Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4, 6 and 3.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4, 6 and 3.76 is: 5.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4 : 6 = 3.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4/6 = 3.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4x = 6 × 3.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4x = 22.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22.56/4 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.64
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